Surgical / OR Tech III

Job Title: OR Tech III

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Operating Room

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Compensation: $31.41 - $38.42 per hour

Pay Transparency: The stated hourly wage range reflects the expected compensation for this role in New Jersey. The final salary offered will be influenced by various factors, including the candidate's educational qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

Job Overview

Working alongside the perioperative registered nurse, the surgical technician will be an integral part of the team, responsible for delivering tailored, age-appropriate care to patients. This role involves maintaining a safe environment that promotes positive patient outcomes and ensuring that patients' physiological responses during surgery align with expectations in the surgical suite and throughout the perioperative division.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Completion of a Surgical Technician training program
  • 2 to 3 years of relevant experience
  • Proficient in scrubbing for various service lines, including robotics, vascular, endovascular, neurovascular, general, thoracic, neuro/spine, orthopedics, complex plastic cases, and trauma
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to make calls, demonstrate flexibility, multitask, and work independently

Certifications and Licenses

• Certified Surgical Technician (NBSTSA) is mandatory
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification from the American Heart Association is required

Scheduling Requirements

• 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Every other weekend and holiday
• Part-time position

Benefits and Perks

Our organization offers a competitive Total Rewards package that includes a wide range of benefits and resources aimed at supporting the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our employees:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts with partners such as local sports teams and service providers

Why Join Us?

We are dedicated to being a leading healthcare provider, delivering patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine with compassion and equity. Our commitment extends to creating and maintaining healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As a top academic health system in New Jersey, we are at the forefront of innovative approaches in patient care, education, and research, addressing both clinical and social health determinants.

Our organization strives to make a significant impact in local communities across New Jersey, enhancing the health of residents and creating educational and career opportunities. We recognize and respond to the evolving needs of our community, whether through improved coordination for complex health conditions or by fostering community health through local initiatives and educational programs.